I’m the laundry boss in our house, and a while back, TikTok taught me that too much detergent isn’t just a waste of money—it’s a surefire way to gunk up your clothes and machine, leading to pricey fixes! I also started wondering about where all that detergent runoff goes, especially living near waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. This article breaks it down and highlights the 'Safer Choice' label. Our go-to? ECOS! It keeps our clothes clean, suds-free (when used right), and helps me feel better about what’s draining away.
Surfactants and artificial fragrances can be toxic to aquatic life or interfere with their reproduction. And, water softeners that help detergents work in hard water can supercharge the growth of algae and microbes, effectively sucking oxygen out of an ecosystem and suffocating creatures that live there.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/climate/laundry-eco-friendly-tips.html





